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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
COnnecticut'S Finances.

HARTFORD, Conn.,, Dec. 28-The state treasurer's annual statement to the governor shows the funded debt of Connecticut to be S4, 32O, ,GOO The total income for the year was $2,O21 ,S99 Of this amount $69S 900 was from town taxation, $567, 900 from rail- road taxes, $211, ,OOO from taxes on the state savings banks, $23O,OoO from taxes on mu- tual insurance companies, $103, ,O0O from the military communication tax. New state Ia per cent. bonds amounting to $l, 900, 900 were issued during the year. Half of the issus was taken by the Atna Life Insurance con- pany at premium of SIG, $50 The remain ing half was taken by the Williamsburg Savings bank of Brooklyn, N. Y., at pre- mium of Si275O
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
TERRORIZED THE TOWN.
A Law1ess Gang Engaged in Pillage
 While Wakefield Was Burning.

Lawless Gang Engaged in Pillage
 While Wakefield Was Burning.
 WAKEFIELD, Mich., Dec. 2S.-During the big fire here Monday the lawless element had full control of the town. Hundreds of shots were fired by the roughs to intimidate mer- chants who were endeavoring to save some of their stock. They went into a number of stores in body, and whilo some of them would cover the inmates with revolvers, others would rob the store of the most valua- be goods. The whisky secured from the large number of saloons in the block made the men perfect demons, and people who had property stood by aghast. They were powerless, and made no efforts to interfere with what was going on.
 Streets were filled with hatless women, some rushing about searching for lost chil- dren and others wringing their hands and crying as they watched the destruction of their homes
 Wakefield is a typical mining region town, and composed entirely of wooden buildings. The fire, once started, was beyond control, as there were no facilities for fighting it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
FLOGGING THE TEACHER !
A HARVARD GRADUATE PUBLICLY
 TROUNCED

By a Young Lady Whom He Had Ira
 duced-The Insulted Girls Cousin Takea
 a Hand When Miss Baxter is Dragged
 Away from Her Victim.
 GENEVA, N. Y., Dec. 28.-Christmas tree exercises in the village of Lodi, fifteen miles south of this place, were broken up by an exciting and unexpected incident Monday evening that caused wide sensation. For over a month people in Lodi have been pre- pairing for Christmas tree exercises in a public hall in that place. Marvin Phillips teacher of the public school there, wal chosen to conduct the exercises. He is 8 pop nlar and genial young man, son of a Pough keepsie minister and Harvard graduate. A few days ago Miss Jennie Baxter was chosen to assist Phillips in preparing the Christmas tree exercises. She is a dashing and attract i've young woman and the daughter of prominent physician in Lodi. Phillips said she did not have a good reputation, and re- fused to act with her at the Christmas tree exercises. Miss Baxter was indignant when she heard of Phillips words. Monday even ing the exercises took place at the hall, which was densely crowded. Phillips conducted the exercises alone, and was arrayed in a dress suit. When the exercises were nearly over and Phillips arose to address the children OA tuo Ouuudy SCHOOL UueI0, mlSS DdxCeT. who was sitting at his rear, suddenly rose, and, throwing off her cloak in a second, ran upon Phillips Before any one present was scarcely aware of her purpose she dealt the school teacher a powerful blow on the head with short rawhide whip-she had the cowhide beneath her cloak. One blow of the whip was across Phillips eyes, and he was blinded so that he staggered back, only to receive more severe blows from Miss Lulu Young, who is a cousin of Miss Baxter, and who suddenly snatched the whip to help punish the school teacher. Several persons ran to Phillips help and several others restrained the angry young women from administering further blows. In a moment more everybody in the hall was on their feet, and there was a very loud din of voices of excitsd people. Many women screamed with excitement. Phillips was led from the hall to his room, where a young physician applied Gniment to his cuts and wounds about his face, while Miss Bax- ter was surrounded by a party of girl friends with whom she left the hall. She says she did not punish Phillips sufficiently for his reproach to her character. Public opinion seems to be on her side.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
Charging New York's Quarantine.

BALTIMORE, Dec 2S-The health authori- ties of this city arc incensed over an out break of diphtheria in the Italian quarter, which, they charge, is traceable to the al- legged negligence of the New York quaran- tine authorities. Stephano Leone, an Italian, with his wife and five children, arrived from Italy on an emigrant ship two weeks ago. It was charged that there had been several deaths from diphtheria on the voyage
 When the vessel reached Now York the emi. grants were permitted to leave immediately for different parts of the country. This family came to Baltimore Within the last week two of the children have died of diph- theria, and another is now dying. Health Commissioner Steuart, of Baltimore, says that this is due to the loose manner in which the quarantine officers perform their duty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
Tom Woo1tolk,s Colored Rival.

MACON, Ga., Dec. 28-Nathan Reed, negro, of Worth county, in the southern part of the state, murdered his wife and six children Monday night and then fired his house, which was entirely destroyed, nearly cremating the bodies within it. After the crime Reed cut several gashes in his throat with knife; but apparently finding this too painful a method of ending his life he leaped into his we'll and was drowned. His blood stained blade was found on the curb ing of the we'll It is believed that his mind was temporarily unbalanced.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
Senator Ouay,s Opinions.

PITTsBURG, Dec. 2S.-United States Son ator Quay stopped over in this city for few hours yesterday, on his way to home at Beaver, Pa. In an answer to questions, the senator said that no doubt something will be done on the tariff this winter. Personally, he would prefer to see the tariff increased on all imports, and the internal revenue tax taken off tobacco. He favored the govern ment regulating the tolls of telegraphs, thought Blaine would be the next Republican nominee for president, and, regarding Mr. Lamar, said he would certainly vote against his confirmation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
Manitoba's New Cabinet.

WINNIPEG, Man, Dec. 2S-The resigna tions of Premier Norquay and Treasurer La Riviere, of Manitoba, have been accepted by the lieutenant governor. Dr. Harrison was called to form new cabinet. which is as follows: President of the council, treas urer and minister of agriculture. Dr. liar. rison; attorney general, c. E. Hamilton minister of public works and commissioner of railways, Hon. D. Wilson; provincial secretary, Hon. Joseph Burke. The fifth member has not yet been announced, but it is believed to be Kirkhoffer, of Brandon, wh, takes the portfolio of minister of agricul ture, relieving the premier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
McNeally's Stolen Bonds Again.

SAco, Me-, Dec. 2S.-The last information received in regard to the Medically defalca- tion is to the effect that McNeally was taken sick with the Nile fever while ill Cairo, Egypt, and feeling himself physically incap- able of taking care of ths boAds, hid them securely in that city, where they now are. McNealy is said to be really penitent, and will accompany the banks agent to the place where the bonds are hidden and will give them up He will not return to the United States until the indictment is dis DcSed of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
GLADSTONE TALKS ]!
THE ENGLISH LEADERS SPEECH TO
 kENTlSH LIBERALS.

A Dark Session of Parliament Probable
 Unless Something is Done to Alleviate
 the Situation in Ireland-Denouncing
 the Coercion Act.
 LONDON, Dec. 2S-Mr Gladstone arrived at Dover yesterday on his way to the conti- nent. A small crowd assembled at the depot. Mr. Gladstone was greeted with hoots A number of roughs outside the depot threw snowballs at him, none of which, however, sti 1ck him. A delegation of Kentish Liber- als waited upon him at the town hall and presented him with an address.
 MT. Gladstone, replying to the address, re- ferred to the uncertain character of Lord Salisbury's declarations in reference to fair trade, and said they indicated, as far as the majority in parliament is concerned, that free trade is insecure. He relied upon the masses of the people to oppose return to protection. The coming session did not promise well for the country. If it were true that the great measure of the session, a local government bill, would not be intro duced until April, the government would in- fict al undisguised mockery on the country.
 The last was O dark session, but this would be darker unless something was done to alleviate the situation in Ireland. The dark est blot upon parliament was the act now in opeTddOu CIVIL TlRuUS Ol Uu0 Irish The Liberals were charged with in- terfering with the administration of the law. What he was really trying to do was to retard the governments destructive pol icy of perversion of the law. It was we'll for them that they were on the right side of the channel. If the Christian Knowledge so- cieiy, in seeking to promote justice, mercy and truth were publishing in Ireland book applying those principles to that unhappy country they would be subject to criminal prosecution. Lord Salisbury talked about the consolidation of the empire while pur- suing policy of national disruption.
 How, the speaker asked, could that be a policy of conciiation which disregarded centuries of national tradition and opposed the will of four out of five millions of Irish people7 Ireland only continued within the bounds of moderation because she knew that she had the sympathy of friends in England. So long as her moderation continued long would the sympathy be continued Not long, the speaker said, could any government face a unanimous people. With the single excep- tion of the Belfast council, all the elective authorities sided with home rule The for eign imported government stood alone. The Liberals term of minority in parliament would cease at the first election. Their ap- peal lay with the country. The party had never inscribed on its banner the name of cause without carrying it through. Having taken up the cause of Ireland, that cause would assuredly triumph.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
STATE.

An unknown man about 45 years old, five feet seven inches in height, dark moustache and goatee, dark pea jacket and vest and dark trousers. blue shirt and red flannel underwear, was killed yesterday by a west bound train at 13Sth street on the Port chester branch of the New Haven railroad
 Alexander V. Nylen, the ex-money-order clerk of the Bridgeport post office who em- bezzled $705 from that institution last sum. mer and who was caught in Louisville, Ky, last week, pleaded guilty in the prelimin- ary hearing before United States Commis- sioner Platt in New Haven and was bound over to the February term of the District Court. The bail was fixed at S1, zoo.
 The postmaster-general has appointed Mrs Lucy A. Mattison postmistress af Sterling, this state.
 Capt. Torry, of the schooner M. C. Moseley of Boston, from Gonaives, Hayti, came into Stoningtol. Sunday night and landed Seaman Borden Manchester of Fall River, Mass, sole survivor of the crew of the schooner Mary P. Collins of Philsdel- phia. Capt. Torry was almost in time to rescue the captain and the others of the crew of the Collins, but she sank just as he was nearing her. It was in latitude SS de- grees 10 minutes, longitude 71 degrees 40 minutes.
 Collector Troup of New Haven has made athorough investigation of the claims of E. s. Buddington, who some days ago de- clared that certain of his liquors that were seized were found wanting in quantity when returned, and comes to the conclusion that Mir Buddington has no claim to make.
 Mary Ann Darkin of Putnam, % years old, committed suicide by drowning in Little river yesterday morning. She had been sick two or three months and suffer ed from alteration of mind She jumped from second story window undiscovered. She was found in the water about an hour later.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
THE HOUSE COMMITTEES.
Messrs. Randall, Townshend and Holman
 to Have Chairmanshipa.


 to Have Chairmanships.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. &-It is learned that the assignments to the ways and means com mittee were completed by Speaker Carlisle before the recessc The reason given for the failure to officially announce the personnel of the committees is that Mir. Cox objected to taking fifth place. The speaker was in- duced to give MT. Cox place on the com mittee by New York delegation of promi- nent bus iness men, who came here to urge that one of its members should be from New York. Mr. Cox was made the first of the new men appointed, but it seems that he desired second place. This, of course, could not be granted without ignoring the old members The committee as made up is as follows: Representatives Mills, McMillan, Breckin- ridge (Ky.), Breckenridge (Ark.), s. s. Cox, W. D. Bynum, H. G.. Turner, W. l.. Wilson, w. D. Kelley, Thomas Brown, Thomas B. Reed, Mckinley and Thomas Ryan. Ryan, who takes Hiscocks place, is the only new Republican member.
 It is positively stated that MT. Holman will be taken off the appropriations commit tee and given the chairmanship of the com- mittee on public lands.
 Representative Dick Townsend is to have the chairmanship of the military commit tee. It is said to be certain that Mr. Ran. dall will again head the appropriations com. mittee.
 It is not generally known that the sole reason why the house committees were no, announced before the holiday adjournment, was because of the persistent and ob,rusive importunities addressed 10 the speaker by or in behalf of members who. to satisfy their own vanity or to compass some selfish end were desirous of going upon certain com mittees. Probably one-haIf the senators, te please their colleagues in the house, made personal appeals to the speaker for them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
SCENE OF THE DISASTER,

the old canal, and that at one time pipe was laid to the river to obtain water. The pipe was afterward broken. He did not know that it was used for anything after that. The works had drained into the canal when he was there. At the close of the inquest MT. Beckley, the representative of the Vacuum Oil company, asked an adjourn ment for two days, on account of a personal engagement MT. Van Voorhis, the attorney for the coroner, spoke of the great wealth of the Standard Oil company, and warned the jurors that their mettle would be tried before the end of the investigation. The inquest was adjourned until to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
Late Telegraph.
Special to the EVENING DEMOCRAT.
 IS EMPEROR WILLIAM DEAD2
Rumors to That Effect Cause a Panic
 fin London.

Rumors to That Effect Cause a Panic
 fin London.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-Cablegram from Europe says it is rumored there that the Emperor William is dead. No other news mas been received and this lacks confir1na- tion. It should be received with tha greatest reserve
 A special dispatch from London reiter- ates report of the death of Emperor Wfl- ham, and says that there is panic in Lon don stock exchange in consequence. but In the absence of anything authentic. the report is not generally credited.
 Late New York dispatches from London. received in Wall street, say there is no ruth Tn the rumor of the Emperor's death. but the markets have been affected Inv them. "
 LONDON, F. M.-There is no truth in the reported death of Emperor William. 1t was mere stock jobbing rumor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
Death of a Veteran Naval Officer.

HARTFORD, Dec. 2S.-Capt. Stephen G. Sluyter died last night. He was engaged for several years in soundings preliminary to laying the Atlantic cable, and was in command of the steamer Victoria when she laid the cable in 1858. During the war he was in command of a gunboat, and at the time of the New York riots his vessel was anchored off Wall street to protect the sub treasury. In early life he was associated in business in California with Stephen J. Field, now of the supreme court He had resided here for the past fifteen years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
Killed While Coasting,

JAMESTOWN, N. Y., Dec. 2S.-Late yester- day afternoon while two boys were coasting down Fairmount avenue across West Third street, they ran into street car, passing just behind the horSes. One of the boys, a son of Harvey Heveffor, we'll known mer- chant, had his head crushed by the wheels, and died in few minutes. He was years old. The other boy, named Weible, was badly injured about the shoulders and head, but is expected to recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
|, An Insane Murderess.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2S.-The coroner's jury in the case of Mrs. Ida Macauley, charged with shooting Ter husband Saturday night, re- turned a verdict that the deceased died of a pistol wound in the heart inflicted by his wife" They also found that Mrs. Macauley was insane at the time of the act, and recom- mended that she be discharged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
Tryine to Annul the Marriare.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-The parents of Miss Bessie J. Hillyer, who was engaged to be married to Comptroller Trenholm's son, and who eloped to Baltimore and married G. G. Bulkley, have instituted proceedings in the courts here to have the marriage an- nulled. The grounds alleged are undue in- fuence, and that the contracting parties were under age and could not legally be married without the parents consent, under the laws of Maryland. If the proceedings are successful, the effect will be to cast doubt upon the legality of many marriages here and in Maryland contracted under like cir cnmstanceS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
Found Hanging to a Tree,

MOUNT JEwETT, Pa., Dec. 2s-Monday night Charles Mellander was missed from his home. Nothing was thought of it until yestel day, when search was made for him Tracks leading to the woods tempted the searchers to follow, and shortly after hi, body was found hanging to tree. He hal been in poor health for some time, and tenn porary insanity is the supposed cause. H. was about 32 years old.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
President and Party Returr

WASHINGTON, Dec 2S.-The President and his party arrived here from Albany at S:S0 o'clock this morning. The President feels quite depressed over the occasion of his visit; otherwise he and party are in good health. The ladies of the cabinet will mold no reception to-day out of respect to Mrs Manning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
The Threatened Strike.

PrrTsBuRG, Dec 2s.-Oficers of the Pennsylvania road state that they have no information of the threatened strike on roads west of Pittsburg, but there is reason 10 rear trouble The cause which led to strike of 1SS7, double header freight trains, 1s at the bottom of the present difficulty,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
A Confession by "Crooks.o

NEW YORK, Dec.-2S.-Conners and Lynch. the burglars who recently escaped from the jail at Pitts6eld, Mass, and were recaptured here, confessed to Inspector Byrnes yesterday that they were members of the gang of four who attempted to rob the Farmers National bank at Newcastle, Del, on Sept. 29, but were surprised by Cashier Cooper, who fired at and wounded one of the men, and defeated the plot. They T. fuse to tell W ho their two companions were, but the police here expect to get this information.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
A Pittston Murderer.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa., Dec. 2s.-Word was received hero yesterday afternoon that James Watson, aged 65, mine superintendent for the Pennsylvania Coal company at Pitts ton, was mortally wounded by Samuel Nc. Dougal, weigh master and dump boss for the same company, who, without a word, shot him. Watson cannot live. Both men are we'll known and highly respected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28

WILKEsBARRE, Pa., Dec. 2s-During a Christmas debauch Monday night at Exeter borough, near West Pittston, Edward Mo Mullen and Annie McMullen became so i'm toxicated that they fell asleep, leaving Bessie, their daughter, years of age, in the kitchen The child's dress caught fire. She tried to arouse the inmates of the house, but failed The house took fire and the child was burned to crisp. The mother was fatally burned and died at noon yesterday. The others alsa received severe burns.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
Pooling with Pistols.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S-While a lot of colored boys were "fooling with pistols" Thomas Burgess picked up one and, point ing it at Jim Jackson, said: "Jim, I'm going to shoot you" Don't point that thing at me-" exclaimed Jackson. Several boys grasped the pistol, but 1t was too late. The bullet entered Jackson's mouth and lodged in the back of the throat. Burgess was ar- rested, and Jackson may die.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
King John Advancing.

ROME, Dec. 2S.-Advices from Massowah say that King John, of Abyssinia, is ad- vancing upon that place by rapid stages. He has under his command three bodies of troops. The first column is marching via Antalo and Agra b, the second via Adowa, while the route of the third column, which is composed of Shoans, is unknown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
Governor Beaver Will Preside.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec.~2S.-Mr. Calvin s. Crewel, one of the Philadelphia directors of tine American Fishery association. has re- ceived letter from Governor Beaver, ac- cepting an invitation to preside at a meeting to be held in Horticultural hall on Tuesday, Jan. 3, for the purpose of stating the griev- ances of the New England fishermen, and enlisting public opinion in their behalf. In concluding his letter the governor says: Il know of no question which needs careful dis cussion, prompt action, and tenacious hold ing to the American idea more than this one of the great American fisheries"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
Dunlap Must Play with Pittsbure.

P1TTsBURG, Dec. 2S.-President Nimick says the deal for the transfer of Dunlap, the king of second basemen, from the Detroits to the Pittsburgs has been cons ummated. There was hitch caused by Dunlap's insist ing upon receiving one-half the sum paid for his release. This President Stearns would nos listen to, and President Nimick says that if Dunlap refuses to sign with the Pittsburgs he will be blacklisted until he surrenders
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
Indicted by the Grand Jury.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-John R. Dunn, the lawyer who has been in Ludlow street jail since Aug. 2S in a civil suit by the Manhat- tan bank, to recover Sl60, 900 alleged by de- faulting teller Scott to have been entrusted to him, has been indicted by the grand jury for larceny in receiving stolen money. If he escapes on the civil suit he will be tried on the criminal indictment
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
Dempsey ys. McCaffrev.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-Doninick F. Mo Caffery, of Philadelphia, and Jack Dempsey, of Brooklyn, middleweight champion of America, signed articles of agreement yester- day for a ten round Marquis of Queensberry contest at catch weights, to take place near this city, at place to be hereafter agreed upon, for $2, 0OO and the gate receipts. The date for the contest has been fixed at Jan. 3l. Dempsey was anxious for fight to a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
Blew Out His Brains.

W1LKEsBARRE, Pa., Dec. 28. John Cough, , we'll known politician, and the keeper of g saloon in this city, repaired to ar apartment ill his residence yesterday afternoon and blew his brains out with revolver No cause is assigned for the act. He leaves a family